Dive Deep on the Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra

The word “Vijñāna” translates to “consciousness” or “knowledge,” and “Bhairava” refers to Shiva in his fierce or awe-inspiring aspect. The text is considered a profound exploration of various meditative techniques and is highly regarded in tantric philosophy and spiritual practices.

Vijnana Bhairava Tantra covers a wide range of topics related to meditation, including breath awareness, visualization, concentration on energy centers (chakras), contemplation on various objects, and techniques involving sound and mantra. The practices outlined in the text are meant to help practitioners transcend the limitations of the mind and experience their own divine essence.

In this series, we will immerse ourselves in the nectarean ocean of meditative practices selected from this sublime text. As we progress through the various forms of meditation, the inner state becomes deeper and deeper, supported by our contemplation, analysis and discussions. The course is designed particularly to deepen our understanding and experience of meditation, to shift our internal state and anchor it firmly in internal, blissful awareness. It will be a true banquet for the soul.

Open to all levels of experience in meditation.

When:

10 sessions, Mondays from 18:00hrs to 19:30hrs PDT

• June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
• July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
• August 5th, 12th

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Recommended Reading Material:

• Vijñāna Bhairava by Lakshman Joo
• Vijñāna Bhairava by Jaideva Singh

Where?

Online. You will receive the link in a reminder email 2 days before and 30 minutes before it starts.

After registering

You will receive 2 emails: a receipt and a confirmation email. If you have any questions please contact us.

Recorded Videos

They will be available and sent automatically to all registered participants. If you cannot make the time but would like to attend, please register to enjoy the recordings.

We will create a page with all the recordings for easy access

Price:

$200 USD for the Meditation Immersion

About Carlos Pomeda

Originally from Madrid, Spain, Carlos has been steeped in all aspects of the yoga tradition during more than 40 years of practice and study. He spent 18 of those years as a monk of the Saraswati order, under the name Swami Gītānanda, including 9 years of traditional training and practice in India.

During this time he learned the various systems of Indian Philosophy and immersed himself in the practice of yoga, becoming one of the senior monks of the tradition and teaching meditation and philosophy to tens of thousands of students around the world. He combines this experience and traditional training with his academic background, which includes two Masters Degrees: one in Sanskrit, from U.C. Berkeley (where he has taught) and another one, in Religious Studies, from U.C. Santa Barbara. He is currently working on a book on the topic of “Karma and the Journey of the Soul”, as well as an updated History of Yoga and a new translation of the Śivasūtra, an important Tantric text of the Kashmiri tradition .

Carlos travels extensively around the world conducting a variety of retreats, courses, seminars, workshops and lectures on the Wisdom of Yoga and related subjects.

As a teacher, Carlos is renowned for the breadth of his knowledge and the clarity with which he conveys it. His great love of the Indian yoga traditions, his insight, his humor and his deep connection with his audiences give him the ability to transmit the deepest scriptural teachings in a way that is clear, meaningful and applicable. Studying with Carlos is an enjoyable and transformative experience.

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